Horatio Herbert Kitchener
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A British military leader and statesman: Horatio Herbert Kitchener was a senior British Army officer and colonial administrator who became a field marshal. He is particularly noted for his roles in late 19th and early 20th-century British imperial campaigns and for his leadership at the beginning of the First World War.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Lord Kitchener, or Horatio Herbert Kitchener, was a key figure in the British Empire's military history.
- The famous recruitment poster featuring Horatio Herbert Kitchener pointed directly at the viewer with the caption "Your Country Needs YOU."
Advanced Usage
"Kitchener's Army": Refers to the volunteer units of the British Army formed following the call for recruits by Horatio Herbert Kitchener in 1914.
- Many of the early battles of WWI were fought by soldiers from Kitchener's Army.
Historical reference: Used to denote the period or policies associated with his leadership in military and colonial affairs.
- The reconquest of Sudan was a major achievement of the Kitchener era.
Variants and Related Words
Lord Kitchener (title): The title by which he was commonly known, especially after being made an Earl.
- Lord Kitchener served as Secretary of State for War.
Kitchener (surname): When used alone, it often refers specifically to Horatio Herbert Kitchener in a historical context.
- Kitchener was a controversial but influential commander.
Synonyms
- Field Marshal Kitchener: A synonym emphasizing his highest military rank.
- 1st Earl Kitchener: A synonym using his formal noble title.
Related Phrases
- "Kitchener's War": An informal term sometimes used to refer to the early part of World War I under his influence.
- "Kitchener moustache": A style of moustache, wide and full, similar to the one he famously wore.
Noun
- British field marshal (1850-1916)